© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Stater 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 7.61 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Baletium (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.61 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crescent, dolphin and pellet below.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering:
ͰΕ
ΒΑΛΕΘΑS
Comment
J. Boersma and J. Prins, The Mint of Valesio, 1.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Baletium (Calabria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design. One side of the coin features a portrait of a young man, believed to be the god Apollo, while the other side depicts a dolphin, which was a symbol of the city of Baletium. The coin's design was meant to signify the city's connection to the sea and its importance in trade and commerce.